Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Dorothy Foster

Dorothy Foster

Feb 11, 2017

FOSTER, DORTHY M. Age 89 of Taylor.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Foster.

Loving mother of Debbie (the late Ed) Velacich, Dorothy (Scott) Ward, Timothy Foster, Sylvia (Don) Brack, Marietta Dienes, Daniel Foster, and Pamela (Ken) Lowe.

Proud grandmother of Jonathon, Jacqueline, Michelle, Abby, Lorene, Tina, Jessica, Dan, Steve, William,...

Jacquelyn Ann Black

Jacquelyn Ann Black

Feb 9, 2017

Black, Jacquelyn Ann  Age 58 of Lincoln Park, Michigan Daughter of James M. Buchanan and the late Betty J. Weidling. Dear mother of Holli and Richard. Fiance of Francis X. Loomis Jr. Grandmother to Elizabeth, Landon, Adrianna and Richard Jr. Sister of Jimmy (Thea) Buchanan and the late Keary Buchanan. Step sister of Carol Lazarowicz and Jeri Tuttle and loving...

Earl Paul Holben

Earl Paul Holben

Feb 8, 2017

Holben, Earl P. Age 78, February 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Gail. Dearest father of Laura (Terry) Burke, Earl II (Dana), and the late Julie Campbell. Dear papa of Jacob, Hannah, Abigail and J.P. Twin brother of Carl. Brother in law of Jean Sclater and Ronald Bentley. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Earl Dembeck

Earl Dembeck

Feb 8, 2017

DEMBECK, EARL W.

On January 18, 1920, Earl William Dembeck was born in Detroit, Michigan to William Dembeck and Margaret Keppen Dembeck.  On February 22, 1920 he was baptized into the Lutheran Church at West Bethlehem in Detroit.

Earl served in World War II in the American Field Service in Burma during 1945. ...

Steven J. Zonca

Steven J. Zonca

Feb 8, 2017

ZONCA, Steven J. Age 95 of Dearborn Heights. Loving husband of the late Veronica. Beloved father of Pamela (Tim Prost), Steven (Victoria), David, Lisa (Ron) Cieri, and Christopher (Susan). Proud  grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of two. Cherished brother-in-law of William Gansen and Doris Bliven. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Steven proudly served in the United...

Olavi Joki

Olavi Joki

Feb 7, 2017

JOKI, OLAVI, age 90 of Dearborn Heights passed away on February 7, 2017.

Beloved husband of Arabella Joki.

Loving father of Sheila Joki.

Cherished brother of Hilkka.

Preceded in death by sons, Raymond and Eric Joki.

Also preceded in death by sisters, Ritva and Miriam.

Olavia was...

Harry Hill

Harry Hill

Feb 7, 2017

Harry McCall Hill

January 14, 1925 – February 7, 2017

Age 92, passed away February 7,2017 at home under the loving care of his family. He is survived by his wife Jean; daughter Teena (Keith) Soyko; sons Michael and Keith; grandchildren Shannon Cox; Stacie Soyko; Shawn (Kristy) Soyko and great grandchildren Scotlen Cox II, Alexander...

Caroline Ray

Caroline Ray

Feb 6, 2017

RAY, Caroline M.

Caroline M. Ray, 92, of Dearborn went to be with Jesus in her sleep on Monday, February 6, 2017. She was born on June 15th, 1924 to the late Marko and Katherine (Boksan) Dolich. She married Ernest C. Ray, Jr. August 25, 1946. The celebrated 64 years together before his death on...

Nancy C. Miller

Nancy C. Miller

Feb 6, 2017

Nancy Carol Miller March 13, 1958 - February 6, 2017 Age 58 of Monroe, MI Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Kevin, Chris (Denise) and Wendi. Dear Grandmother of Bryan, Melissa, Zachary and Bailey. Great-grandmother of Isabella. Dearest sister of Richard (Marcia) Toler and William (Vicky). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday February 9, 2017 1:00-9:00pm....

Alice Mae Paputa

Alice Mae Paputa

Feb 5, 2017

Alice Paputa, 87, daughter of the late Rudolph and Adele Paputa, passed away peacefully Sunday morning.  She is survived by a brother Eugene (Del), and predeceased by a sister Dorothy (Victor) Ray.  She leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and close friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9th, from 9:30-10:30 am at the Henry Ford Village Chapel of...

Emily Deborah Gentry

Emily Deborah Gentry

Feb 5, 2017

GENTRY, Emily               Age 27                  February 5, 2017

Precious Daughter of David and Suzan Gentry.

Beloved Sister of David L. Jr. (Katherine M.), Kristen N. and Sarah E.

Loving Aunt of Jayden, Emma, Tiara, Camryn, Amaris, Gabriel, Jaxon and Mallory.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 9,2017, 4:00 – 9:00 P.M. and...

Dolores Marie Rios

Dolores Marie Rios

Feb 5, 2017

RIOS, Dolores Marie            Age 64              February 5, 2017

Beloved Wife of Jesus.

Loving Mother of Craig (Karen), Mario (Kristie) and Jamie (Bryan) Hohne.

Precious Grandmother of Sarah, Garrett, Tyler, Cole, Leah and Liam. Dear Great-grandmother of Jupiter-Apollo.

Dearest Sister of Larry Reeves and the late Ray Reeves.

There will...

Rose M. Willyard

Rose M. Willyard

Feb 4, 2017

WILLYARD, Rose February 4, 2017 Age 96 of Dearborn. Loving wife of the late Lloyd Robert. Beloved mother of John (Nancy), Glenn (Susan), Jim (Karen), Edward, Dennis (Barbara), as well as the late Robert, Judith Temple, and David. Also survived by daughter-in-law Theresa and son-in-law Ray Temple. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Bonnie, Lisa (Tom) Kotcher, Ray (Melissa) Temple, Jess,...

Jessie A. Wilson

Jessie A. Wilson

Feb 3, 2017

Jessie Ann Wilson Age 92 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late John D. Wilson Sr. Dearest mother of Janis (Joe) Aquino, Jayne (Ronald) Rehse and the late John Jr & Judith A. Winters. Dear grandmother of Richard, Tina, Charlene, Jennifer and Jessica. Loving Great grandmother of Madison, Alaina and Jakob. Precious sister of Edward, Franciszek, Tadeusz, Antoni,...

Dianne L. Moulton

Dianne L. Moulton

Feb 2, 2017

Dianne (Mott) Moulton passed away February 2, 2017, age 71. Beloved mother of Bradley (Janis) and Jeffrey Moulton. Cherished sister of Jeanne (Owen) Haney. Loving grandma to Raven, Ava, Trevor, and Maya. Retired teacher from the Dearborn Public Schools. A memorial service will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Dearborn Heights, MI February 25, 2017 at 11:00 A.M....

Carlton C. Flegle

Carlton C. Flegle

Feb 2, 2017

Carlton C. Flegle Feb. 2, 2017, age 93, of Dearborn

Husband of the late Genevieve: father of Michael, and the late Michelle Herrick, stepfather of Dr. Dennis Phelps

Grandfather of Rachel (Herrick)...

Henry Stuart Waddell

Henry Stuart Waddell

Feb 2, 2017

WADDELL, HENRY STUART of Brighton, Michigan, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2017. Born September 25, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Henry Rex and Etha.  Stuart is survived by his loving wife, Carol, of 55 years, his sisters, Margaret (Bob) and Agnes, daughter Nancy (Thomas), granddaughters, Liliana and Jocelyn, and many nieces and nephews.  He...

Cynthia Leigh Mcfadden

Cynthia Leigh Mcfadden

Feb 1, 2017

McFADDEN, Cynthia L.          Age 53           February 1, 2017

Wife of Thomas.

Loving Mother of Allen Smock, Tommy McFadden and Michael J. McFadden.

Dear Companion of Ronald Harvey.

Precious Daughter of Margaret and Donald James Gregory.

Dearest Step-Daughter of the late James W. Sullivan.

Dear Sister of Kristen...

Oda D. Blevins-Thomas

Oda D. Blevins-Thomas

Jan 31, 2017

Oda "Mamaw" Thomas

Age 66

Beloved wife of the late James Roy Thomas. Oda married the love of her life on Oct,09,1971.

Dearest mother of Bonnie (Don), Carol (Jeff), and Sabrina (Dave).

Precious daughter of the late Russell and...

Gertrude G. Goldbach

Gertrude G. Goldbach

Jan 31, 2017

Gertrude G. Goldbach Age 95 of South Bend, Indiana, formerly of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Phillip. Loving mother of Ruth Ann (the late Jim) Harmon, Linda (Jim) Burns, Gordon (Sherri) and Joseph (Christine). Dearest grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear great, great grandmother of 2. Precious Sister Jeanette Pilarski. In state Saturday, February...

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